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R142 GCD

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,723 mi
Last recorded27,723 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 GCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 27,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads edge worn (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 27,675 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre low pressure

Pass 1 Jun 2022 27,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2022 27,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 27,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 27,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 26,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 26,857 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,339 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 26,339 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 26,311 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,149 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,803 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,496 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?

Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 233
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
reflector on motorcycle missing 164
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 131
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R142 GCD is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 25,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki TL1000S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 233 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R142 GCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R142 GCD registered?

R142 GCD is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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